輝く
かがやく
kagayaku
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
輝く (かがやく (kagayaku)) means "To shine". It is read かがやく (kagayaku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
To shine
Also : To sparkle · To glitter
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Example Sentences
夜空に星が輝いています。
よぞらにほしがかがやいています。
Stars are shining in the night sky.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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